Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Monstrance (Ostensorium) (From ostendere, “to show”). Ostensorium means, in accordance with its etymology, a vessel designed for the more convenient exhibition of some object of piety. Both the name ostensorium and the kindred word monstrance (monstrancia, from monstrare) were originally applied to all kinds of vessels of goldsmith’s or silversmith’s work in which glass, crystal, … Continue reading “Monstrance (Ostensorium)”

monstrance (Latin: ostendere, to show, or monstrare, to show) A metal vessel, usually gold or silver-plated, with a transparent section in which the ostensorium is carried in procession or exposed for adoration. It came into use when processions and expositions of the Blessed Sacrament became common usage. Originally shaped ]ike a tower, the form now … Continue reading “Monstrance”

Monster, Sea The Hebrew word is tannin, and is used for any huge creature whether of sea or land. Lam 4:3. The word is also translated ‘whales,’ ‘dragons,’ and ‘serpents.’ Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Monster SEE SEA-MONSTER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Monster monster. See DRAGON; SEA MONSTER. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Monson, Abraham a Jewish savant who flourished towards the end of the 16th century, was a native of Egypt, and died at Constantinople. He wrote 8 8, i.e., Decisiones’ et Responsa, which :are incorporated in Salomo Cohen’s Decisions (Salonica, 1596) and in those of Joseph di Trani (Constantinople, 1641). See Furst, Bibl. Jud. 2:388; Wolf, … Continue reading “Monson, Abraham”

Monsignore SEE MONSEIGNEUR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Monsignor (Italian: monsignore, My Lord; abbr.: Mgr.) Generic title of distinction attached to numerous dignities conferred by the Pope. All ecclesiastical dignitaries, with the exception of cardinals, such as patriarchs, archbishops , bishops and persons attached to the pontifical household, have a right to this title, though in English speaking countries usage calls for the … Continue reading “Monsignor”

Monsell, William, Baron Emly Born 21 Sept., 1812; died at Tervoe, Co. Limerick, Ireland, 20 April, 1894. His father was William Monsell of Tervoe; his mother, Olivia, daughter of Sir John Walsh of Ballykilcavan. He was educated at Winchester (1826-1830) and Oriel College, Oxford, but he left the university without proceeding to a degree. As … Continue reading “Monsell, William, Baron Emly”

Monseigneur (French: My Lord) Honorary form of address formerly given to the higher nobility of France , particularly the dauphin, to Church dignitaries and even to the Saints; in present French usage reserved to archbishops , bishops , vicars-general and other prelates. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Monseigneur (From mon, “my” and seigneur, (“elder” or “lord,” … Continue reading “Monseigneur”

Monsabr, Jacques Marie Louis Orator; born Blois, France , 1827; died Havre, 1907. Ordained a secular priest, 1851, he received his dimissorials, 1855, to enter the Dominican novitiate. After preaching the Lenten sermons in Lyons, Monsabr was assigned to Saint Thomas’s convent, Paris, where he gave conferences. For several years he preached in the principal … Continue reading “Monsabré, Jacques-Marie-Louis”